Cedric Ricks, 39, could face the death penalty in the May 1, 2013, slaying of 30-year-old Roxann Diana Sanchez, and her 8-year-old son, Anthony Reyes Figueroa, according to the Tarrant County DA's office.

Ricks also attacked Anthony's big brother, Marcus, and he testified in the trial. The 13-year-old said he survived by mimicking the gurgling sound his brother made as he died, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

The couple's 9-month-old baby was found unharmed in the apartment. Ricks was barred from seeing his child after being accused of choking his girlfriend and injuring one of her boys. Six months later he killed her and Anthony.

Ricks' defense attorney noted that there were four knives at the crime scene, suggesting that there was a knife fight in the apartment, but jurors clearly didn't buy that argument, taking just 45 minutes to convict Ricks.

They have now reconvened to consider his punishment. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.